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DiPietro Misses Shutout by 77 Seconds in Islanders Win

 
Rick DiPietro comes up 77 seconds short of a shutout, and the Islanders set a franchise record for fewest shots allowed in New York's 4-1 win over the Thrashers Saturday. (link)

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